import of Music XML, exported by Sibelius doesn't work
I am trying to import a score exported by Sibelius to Music XML. Yet on import, MS throws the error: "Bad format"
In Edit > Preferences > Import, both:
- Import layout
- and Import system and page breaks
are on.
I did the opposite, exported an Music XML from MS 4.4.3, and imported it - that worked fine.
Why isn't this working?
What else can I do, and how can I debug this error?
| Attachment | Size |
|---|---|
| Scott Joplin The Entertainer 2nd violin.xml | 39.29 KB |
Comments
The attached is not in MusicXML format.
It is not just not a MusicXML file, it isn't even an xml file. It seems to be a binary sibelius file (.sib ?) renamed to .xml. That's certainly not the way to 'export' to MusiucXML...
In reply to It is not just not a… by Jojo-Schmitz
I agree. I did not exported the file, so I requested it anew.
Meanwhile, I read that Sibelius has the option for compressed and uncompressed MusicXML. Which might explain the binary type of the file.
Let's see
In reply to I agree. I did not exported… by traditions
No, it doesn't here. it isn't a compresses MusicXML either, as then it'd be a ZIP archive in disguise (it's start with the 'magic' "PK"), which this definitely is not (it starts with a ' magic' of "Sibelius")
In reply to No, it doesn't here. it isn… by Jojo-Schmitz
thanks for the feedback. I really have no clue how it was done.
For the sake learning, will let you know when I receive the the reply on how exactly this binary .xml was created.
In reply to thanks for the feedback. I… by traditions
I guess by just renaming a .sib to a .xml, at least that seems the most sensible explanation
Yes, Sibelius can export compressed or uncompressed files. MU4 can open both. I have Sibelius 7.5.1.
If your Sibelius file was created by an older version, post it here.
we can close this one.
Indeed it was wrong / invalid musicXML export.